Financial Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£50,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Royston, SG8 5AH
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A globally recognised organisation is seeking a qualified accountant to join its Group Finance function. Operating across multiple international markets, the business partners operate through strategy, technology and transformation. With continued growth and a collaborative culture, this is an excellent opportunity to develop within a high-performing finance team.

Your new role

Reporting into the Group Finance team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely group financial reporting across a multinational business. Responsibilities will include:

Supporting and preparing the monthly group consolidation process

Raising consolidation journals and reviewing consolidated reporting outputs

Assisting with the preparation of annual statutory accounts and group reporting disclosures

Providing technical accounting guidance across the finance function, including IFRS research and application

Managing relationships with external auditors and coordinating audit requests

Taking ownership of a portfolio of UK and overseas entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and statutory compliance

Supporting month-end close activities and helping drive continuous improvement of financial reporting processes

Becoming a key user of financial reporting and consolidation systems, providing support to wider finance teams

What you'll need to succeed

ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant

Strong technical accounting knowledge with up-to-date IFRS expertise

Experience of multinational group consolidations

Previous audit experience, either in practice or industry

Strong financial reporting and statutory accounting experience

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

High attention to detail and commitment to financial control

Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance

What you'll get in return

Hybrid working model

Annual performance-related bonus

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits

25 days holiday plus additional holiday purchase options

Employee share and savings schemes

Opportunities for career development and international exposure

Collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven culture

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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